save the date – march 15th!

Get an update on the legal job market.

Experts from the public and private sectors will discuss current hiring trends, what employers look for in potential employees, and predictions on where the market is headed.

When:  March 15, 2012 from 12-1pm

Where: Moot Court Room

job search strategies for 3Ls

Get hired!

The most effective way to get a job is to identify what kind of work you want to do, and then build personal connections with targeted employers. This is especially true in difficult economic times.

This workshop is designed to get you started on the process by identifying the 8 steps you need to take now to prepare for your search, and offering a concrete, results-oriented plan to guide you through your 3L year.

Tuesday, October 25th
12-1pm, LC-203
5-6pm, LC-201

career planning & job search strategies for evening students

Attending law school while working full-time and enjoying a personal life leaves little time for career development activities. Yet it is important to begin clarifying your goals and making connections in the legal community before you graduate.

At this workshop you will learn how to:

• Explore different areas of the law and figure out what is right for you – even if you have no time to intern.
• Create a professional network in the legal community.
• Gain legal experience and build your resume.
• Plan for life after graduation so that you find a rewarding job.

Wednesday, October 26th
5-6pm, LC-211

career planning for 2Ls

Understanding how the entry-level job market for attorneys operates, and how and when different types of employers hire, is critical to being able to use your time during law school wisely.

• Get the facts on when different employers make their hiring decisions and who is hiring.
• Learn the three ways law students get post-graduate jobs - and understand why applying to jobs on the internet is not one of them.
• Discover the five ways to find an internship.
• Learn the secret of effective networking.
• Develop a strategy and an action plan for this year and beyond.

All interested students are welcome to attend.  

Wednesday, October 26th
12-1pm, LC-201

doj info session

Wednesday, August 31st
5-6pm
Moot Court Room

 

Erin Barnes, a Judicial Law Clerk in the Baltimore Immigration Court, will provide an overview of the DOJ’s Volunteer Legal Intern Program, Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP), and the Attorney General’s Honors Program, and provide an ”insider” perspective on the application process.

Anyone applying to the DOJ’s 2011 Honors or SLIP programs should attend!

federal hiring programs

Wednesday, August 24th
12-1pm
Moot Court Room

Many law students are confused by the federal hiring process, and for a good reason, it is confusing.  This presentation is intended to provide a comprehensive overview on how federal agencies hire law students for both internships and entry-level attorney positions, as well as provide strategic advice that results in clear and actionable answers to students’ most common questions.  The federal competitive service will also be discussed as it offers a wide range of interesting and rewarding JD alternative careers.

Bring your own lunch, as well as all of your questions!